PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Sika® BentoShield® Max LM
POLYMER MODIFIED BENTONITE WATERPROOFING SYSTEM.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Sika® BentoShield® Max LM is a self healing water-
proofing membrane that is resistant to contaminated
soils, forming an automatic mechanical bond to freshly
poured concrete. Consisting of two polypropylene geo-
textiles, a woven fabric and non-woven fabric, enclos-
ing prehydrated homogeneous layer of granular sodi-
um bentonite at a minimum weight of 5000g/m². The
two geotextiles are interlocked by a needle-punching
process forcing fibres from the non-woven layer
through and beyond the woven layer. This process
contains and confines the polymer modified bentonite
granules and forms a physical link between the geotex-
tiles. A flexible polyethylene layer is integrally bonded
to the non-woven geotextile.
USES
▪ Damp proofing, water proofing, tanking membrane
for horizontally and vertical applications where build-
ings are expected to be subject to hydrostatic water
pressure.
▪ Below ground reinforced concrete structures
▪ Effective against diaphragm wall constructions.
▪ Direct application onto ground retaining concrete pil-
ing when placed within the piling - concrete interface
▪ Direct application within steel sheet piling – concrete
interface
▪ Can be placed within the formwork.
▪ Below structural reinforced concrete slabs.
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CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
▪ Qualified waterproofing tanking membrane in ac-
cordance with BS8102: 2009
▪ Water tightness of the laps tested to BS EN 1928.
▪ Designed to offer protection in areas subject to chan-
ging geological conditions such as flood plains, areas
of soil settlement and brown field constructions.
▪ Application ensures performance stability in high wa-
ter table environments and constructions which are
subject to future alterations in water levels.
▪ An effective barrier against ground water in saline
environments.
▪ Easy to install, no primers required.
▪ Easy to install, no protection boards required.
▪ Can be applied in temperatures below 0°C
▪ Will self heal when subjected to a head of water1.
▪ Can be applied during conditions of high humidity.
▪ Major constructions benefit from speed of applica-
tion.
▪ 0.3mm PE backing gives effective Radon barrier in ac-
cordance with BRE211.
1 Damaged area size less than 2mm. Self-healing var-
ies subject to moisture, confinement and compression
levels.
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
▪ Conforms to the requirements of BS EN 1928 (24h/60
KPa) Watertightness to liquid water
▪ Declaration of performance CPR-0554-MAXLM-25-07
▪ CE Certificate No. 1301 – CPD - 0554
▪ EN 13491:2007 - Geosynthetic barriers “Characterist-
ics required for use as a fluid barrier in the construc-
tion of tunnels and underground structures
▪ EN 13492:2004 - Geosynthetic barriers “Characterist-
ics required for use in the construction of liquid
waste disposal sites, transfer stations or secondary
containment”
▪ EN 13493:2007 - Geosynthetic barriers “Characterist-
ics required for use in the construction of solid waste
 storage and disposal sites”
▪ EN 13361:2004 - Geosynthetic barriers “Characterist-
ics required for use as a fluid barrier in the construc-
tion of reservoirs and dams”
▪ EN 13362:2006 - Geosynthetic barriers “Characterist-
ics required for use in the construction of Canals
▪ BBA Certificate 16/5342 for waterproofing structures

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Chemical Base Polymer modified natural sodium bentonite and polypropylene geotextiles
Packaging 1.1m x 5m rolls
2.5m x 25m rolls (available on request)
(tolerance ±3%)
Appearance / Colour Black woven / White non-woven geotextiles, yellow polyethylene laminate
Shelf Life 2 years from date of production
Storage Conditions Store properly in dry conditions in undamaged and unopened original
sealed packaging.
Effective Thickness Thickness 6,5mm (EN 964-1)
PE Thickness 0.3mm (ASTM D 5199)

Mass per unit area > 5000 g/m2 (ASTM 5993)

Resistance to Static Puncture > 1850N (EN ISO 12236)

Tensile Strength > 10 kN/m (ASTM D 6768)

Adhesion in Peel > 2,5 kN/m (ASTM D 903)

Water Vapour Transimission < 1,0 x 10-11 m/sec (ASTM D 5887)

Water Tightness 70m (ASTM D 5385)

SYSTEM INFORMATION
System Structure ▪ Sika® BentoShield® Max LM is installed with the woven geotextile in con-
tact with the concrete surface to be waterproofed.
▪ No priming is required as the system mechanically bonds to poured con-
crete thus forming an integral seal which prevents water migration.
▪ By lapping joints with a minimum overlap of 100 mm between adjoining
edges and 100 mm between roll ends a continuous waterproof barrier is
created. Laps should be staggered by 300 mm to avoid a build up of
product in one location.
▪ All vertical lap joints are sealed with Sika BentoShield SS50 Bonding Tape.
Horizontal lap joints can be sealed with Sika BentoShield SS50 Bonding
Tape, a 5 mm x 50 mm fillet of Sika BentoShield Granules or a similar fil-
let of Sika BentoShield Paste, and closed with staples or fixing system.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS signed to be installed over ice or in standing water.

APPLICATION CONDITIONS / LIMITATIONS
▪ Sika® BentoShield® Max LM should only be applied
after the successful preparation of the substrate is
completed.
▪ The membrane is designed to work under confine-
ment.
▪ When placing Sika® BentoShield® Max LM inside the
formwork, the formwork must be removable & not
the stay in-situ variety.
▪ Sika® BentoShield® Max LM products are not de-
Should the ground water contain strong acids, al-
kalies, or has a conductivity of 2,500 μmhos/cm or
greater, water samples should be tested for compat-
ibility.
▪ Rolls may compress slightly during storage. Mem-
brane can be shaken once unrolled to return to their
full length.
COMPATIBILITY
Sika® BentoShield® Max LM may be combined with
other Sika products.

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 ▪ The concrete slab should be steel re-enforced and of
Important: Always conduct trials before combining a minimum thickness of 150 mm.
products in specific mixes and contact the Sika Tech-
nical Service Department for information and advice
about any specific combinations.

Material is unaffected by temperature.

APPLICATION METHOD / TOOLS

Vertical surfaces
▪ Sika® BentoShield® Max LM should be temporarily
fixed to the inside face of the formwork before cast-
ing concrete, in order to create a mechanical bond
with the poured concrete. It is possible to install
Sika® BentoShield® Max LM against the outside of ex-
isting walls, but no bond will be formed between the
membrane and the concrete.
▪ On cast concrete substrates, the product may be
aligned horizontally or vertical but care should be
taken to ensure that all laps face away from the dir-
ection of the intended concrete pour. Overlaps are
secured using washer-headed fasteners. When pla-
cing to inside face of the formwork, aligned the
membrane vertically and take care that all the laps
face away from the intended flow of the poured con-
crete. The overlaps are secured to the shuttering us-
ing nails or staples. A minimum overlap of 100 mm is
required between the vertical membrane and the
membrane protruding from the base slab.
▪ The exposed LDPE membrane laps should be se-
curely sealed with SikaBentoShield SS50 Bonding
tape prior to backfilling. Backfill material should be
free from debris and angular aggregate, and should
be compacted to a minimum 85% Modified Proctor
Density, this should be carried out at the soonest op-
portunity after the formwork has been removed.
▪ Sika® BentoShield® Max LM should be terminated on
the concrete structure at ground level by lapping un-
der the extended DPC by 150mm with a 5 x 50mm
bead of SikaBentoShield Paste placed inside the lap.
The lap is then securely closed with the fixing of
10mm SikaBentoShield Termination Strip.
Horizontal surfaces
▪ Surfaces intended to be waterproofed should be
even and smooth. The surfaces may be damp but
must free from standing water. Soil substrates should
be compacted to a minimum 85% Modified Proctor.
▪ Extend the membrane vertically by a minimum of
300 mm at the slab edge and form an overlap with
the vertical membrane. The vertical membrane
should always lap over the horizontal section if the
area is to be subject to backfill.
▪ Overlaps should be secured using staples or
washered-nails to prevent displacement during con-
crete placement. The PE laminate should be sealed
with SikaBentoShield SS50 tape by peeling the lamin-
ate away from the bentonite layer
▪ and lapping with the adjacent cent sheet. Alternat-
ively, a 5 mm x 50 mm fillet of Sika BentoShield Gran-
ules or a similar fillet of Sika BentoShield Paste can
be placed over the lap.
▪ Laps should always face away from the direction of
the intended concrete pour.

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▪ Protrusions through the membrane, such as piles,
service pipes, conductors & anchors, should be
sealed by forming a hole through the membrane, fit-
ting the membrane securely over the protrusion,
bedding the membrane onto the protrusion
▪ using SikaBentoShield Paste or a paste created by
mixing SikaBentoShield Granules with water.
user of the product must test the product’s suitability
for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
serves the right to change the properties of its
products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data
Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will
be supplied on request.

FURTHER DOCUMENTS
Index Flux < 5,0 x 10-9 (ASTM D 5887)
m3/sec-m2
Free Swell > 27 ml/2g (ASTM D 5890)
Fluid Loss < 15 ml (ASTM D 5891)
Montmorillonite <80% (XRD Analysis)
Content
Non Woven - 200 g/sq.m (ASTM D 5261)
Mass/Unit Area
(ASTM D
Woven - 110 g/sq.m
5261)
Mass/Unit Area
Density Nominal 5.00
kg/m2
pH Value 9.5 +/- 0.5

VALUE BASE
All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are
based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may
vary due to circumstances beyond our control.

LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
Please note that as a result of specific local regula-
tions the performance of this product may vary from
country to country. Please consult the local Product
Data Sheet for the exact description of the application
fields.

ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY

For information and advice on the safe handling, stor-
age and disposal of chemical products, users shall refer
to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) containing
physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-re-
lated data.

LEGAL NOTES
The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
products, are given in good faith based on Sika’s cur-
rent knowledge and experience of the products when
properly stored, handled and applied under normal
conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommenda-
tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
from this information, or from any written recom-
mendations, or from any other advice offered. The

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